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CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0865   CAS 0370-0865; Basket plaque
Category Basketry
Object Name Basket plaque
Culture Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Navajo
Other Geographic Data Hopi Indian Reservation; Second Mesa
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950s
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Galleta grass (Hilaria jamesii) stems; Yucca (Yucca angustissima) leaves; Vegetal dyes
Description Round flat wall plaque, woven in coiled technique over bundle foundation; Warp fibers are galleta grass stems and weft fibers are finely split yucca leaves; Geometric design consists of 4 V-shaped floral (?) motifs in black, yellow, and rust brown arranged around an open central area; Second to the last coil alternates yellow and rust brown colors; Rim coil is entirely black; Short coil-wrapped loop is attached to rim coil for hanging plaque on wall.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.4, Max Diam = 31.1